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Slidell City Council Elects Trey Brownfield as President, Leslie Denham as Vice President
The Slidell City Council has elected new leadership, choosing Trey Brownfield as Council President and Leslie Denham as Vice President. Brownfield and Denham will lead the council in their new roles as it continues to serve the residents of Slidell.
Trump Announces Prime-Time Address on Newly Declassified Election Intelligence
Update: Trump delivered the address on July 16, 2026, presenting claims about foreign interference and election-system vulnerabilities. NPR reported that he provided no evidence of illegal voting, and Reuters noted that a U.S. intelligence assessment found no evidence China affected…
Rep. Brandon Gill Introduces Bill to Restrict Taxpayer-Backed Mortgages to U.S. Citizens
U.S. Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) has introduced legislation that would permanently restrict taxpayer-backed home mortgages to U.S. citizens, aiming to prevent future administrations from reversing the policy through executive action. The proposal, known as the Homeownership Eligibility Reform Act (H.R.…
State Senator Larry Selders Dies at 44
Larry Selders, a Louisiana state senator representing Baton Rouge, has died at the age of 44. According to reports, Selders is believed to have suffered a possible heart attack after collapsing Tuesday evening. He had previously been hospitalized in May…
Tommy Williams Sworn In as New Slidell Police Chief
Tommy Williams has been officially sworn in as the new Chief of Police for the Slidell Police Department. Williams begins this new chapter of leadership and service to the City of Slidell. Update (Oct. 1, 2026): Williams and Mayor Randy…
St. Tammany Sheriff’s Race Takes Shape Between Robert Hodges and Daniel Seuzeneau
As the race for St. Tammany Parish Sheriff continues to take shape, two names have emerged as the most discussed candidates: Robert Hodges and Daniel Seuzeneau. Robert Hodges is a New Orleans native with more than three decades of law…
Louisiana Voters Choose Senate Nominees as Runoff Results Are Called
Louisiana voters have made their decision. Republican Congresswoman Julia Letlow has won the Republican U.S. Senate runoff, defeating fellow Republican State Treasurer John Fleming to become the GOP nominee for the November general election. Letlow entered the race with the…
USPS Chief Says No Mail-In Ballot Delivery For States That Refuse Voter Verification Cooperation
A statement from U.S. Postmaster General David Steiner is igniting a nationwide debate over election integrity and the future of mail-in voting. During a recent Senate hearing, Steiner reportedly stated that states refusing to cooperate with voter roll transparency and…
Several Slidell City Council Members Hold Final Meeting Before New Term Begins
Tonight marked the final Slidell City Council meeting for several members whose current terms end June 30. A new council will be sworn in on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the Slidell Municipal Auditorium. Here is who…
Louisiana Honors Slidell Bridge Tender and Pearl River Police Captain With Memorial Designations
LOUISIANA — Two St. Tammany Parish men who left lasting marks on their communities are being honored through new roadway designations after House Bill 1167, now Act 337, was signed into law. The legislation, authored by State Representative Brian Glorioso,…